European Festival Awards 2024 – Celebrating the Best in Europe!
The 14th edition of the European Festival Awards is set to take place on January 15, 2025, at the iconic Oosterpoort venue in Groningen, Netherlands. This prestigious event will shine a spotlight on Europe’s most beloved festivals, unforgettable line-ups, and promising newcomers.
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What’s at Stake?
From massive festivals to intimate gatherings, the awards recognize excellence across categories:
Best Major Festival (Presented by See Tickets):
- Colours of Ostrava (CZ)
- Down The Rabbit Hole (NL)
- Electric Castle (RO)
- Lowlands (NL)
- Mad Cool Festival (ES)
- Open’er Festival (PL)
- Paléo Festival (CH)
- Pinkpop (NL)
- Primavera Sound (ES)
- Rock Werchter (BE)
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Best Medium-Sized Festival
- Dauwpop (NL)
- Greenfield Festival (CH)
- Montreux Jazz Festival (CH)
- Mystic Festival (PL)
- OFF Festival (PL)
- Orange Warsaw Festival (PL)
- Pohoda Festival (SK)
- Rock for People (CZ)
- Sunny Hill Festival (XK)
- VESTROCK (NL)
Best Small Festival
- Electric City (DE)
- Fortress Festival (UK)
- Gladiolen Festival (BE)
- Inside Seaside (PL)
- Jazz in the Park (RO)
- Sofia Live Festival (BG)
- Stars In Town (CH)
- Štěrkovna Open Music (CZ)
- Unique Moments (CH)
- Ypsigrock Festival (IT)
Line-Up of the Year (Presented by IQ Magazine):
- Hellfest (FR)
- Mad Cool Festival (ES)
- Montreux Jazz Festival (CH)
- NOS Alive (PT)
- Open’er Festival (PL)
- Primavera Sound (ES)
- Pukkelpop (BE)
- Rock Werchter (BE)
- Roskilde Festival (DK)
- Sziget Festival (HU)
Newcomer of the Year (Presented by EurosonicNoorderslag):
- Benson Boone (US)
- Chappell Roan (US)
- English Teacher (UK)
- Fat Dog (UK)
- Nemo (CH)
- Picture Parlour (UK)
- Teddy Swims (US)
- The Last Dinner Party (UK)
- Zaho De Sagazan (FR)
- Zimmer90 (DE)
Why It Matters
The European Festival Awards have become a celebration of creativity, innovation, and dedication in the live music world. With fans eagerly waiting to see who will take home the trophies, this night is a testament to why Europe remains the ultimate hub for festival-goers.
Save the Date: January 15, 2025. Stay tuned as we bring you the winners and highlights from this year’s awards! 🎶🏆
